Andrew Garratt won the Blagrave Trophy on Sunday after it was reduced to an 18-hole competition as Saturday’s play was washed out by bad weather.

His net 70, playing off a four handicap, gave him victory by a stroke over Daniel Rolfe (11hcp).

Third was Mark Guest (9hcp) who beat Nigel Clarke (12) on countback after both finihsed with net 72.

The best scratch score went to Darren Gatward (3hcp) with a 77.

A total of 70 Calcot Park members played. Wet conditions remained under foot resulting in the course playing longer than usual and this reflected in the scores of the day.

The Gala fun-day team competition held on Bank Holiday Monday was won by Deidre, Derek, Kris and Mike Kemp with a score of 146.

Runners-up were Matt Corder, James Drew, Michael Drew and Malcolm Garstang with 149.

Alex Lodge, the club’s assistant professional, will be playing non-stop for 17 hours in a marathon sponsored session for charity. He is aiming to squeeze in as many rounds as he can between 5am and 10pm on June 9, with all the proceeds going towards the Alzheimer’s Society.

To donate, visit www.justgiving.com/Alex-Lodge1 or use the donations box in the Pro Shop.

Avery pips Bowyer for Kirby Trophy

THEALE

Just enough: Paul Avery won on countback

So close: Runner-up Chris Bowyer

Paul Avery edged out Chris Bowyer on countback to win the Kirby Trophy, the first bogey competition of the year, after both finished three up.

Glen Jerome took third place after ending one down.

Nearest the pin prizes went to Terry Day (6th hole), Pete Turner (17th), Glen Jerome (in two on 17th). Steve Daniels hit the longest drive on the sixth fairway.

Edwin Callender was this week’s Summer League winner. Andrew Loseby, who took second place from David Freemantle, leads the field with 118 points, though.

John May has 103 points with Edwin Callender third on 96.

In the seniors’ Summer League Martin Desmond took the honours with 41 points, two clear of James Russell. Third-placed John Batchelor was two shots further off the pace, but is top of the leaderboard with 159 points, Brian Glossop is second with 143 points followed by John Lake with 140.

The seniors lost 4½-1½ at home to Bradfield.

Clark edges it in midweek qualifier

MAPLEDURHAM

Simon Clark was the overall winner of the Midweek May stableford qualifier.

He scraped home ahead of Peter Ambrose on countback after both scored 43 points playing off a 12 handicap.

Colin Browning (28hcp) was third with 42 points.

With Clark and Ambrose taking the top-two spots in Division 1, Chris Dodson (15hcp) took third place with 38 points.

Linda Pitt (18hcp) took Division 2 with 37 points, but only after a countback against Richard Gough (19hcp). Countback was also required to place Julie Parsons (17hcp) third with a score of 36.

With Browning running away with Division 3, James Pike (24hcp) was second with 36 points, followed by Roy Smyth (24hcp) on 35.

Law and Sharma combine for Lord Hirst triumph

SONNING

Kim Law and Parmod Sharma won the Lord Hirst 36-hole better-ball with a score of 130.

Runners-up Keith Medhurst and Mick Hardyman were a shot behind, while Neil Flather and Mark Hellier were a further four shots off the pace in third place.

The Jubilee Cup mixed greensomes were won by Kevin and Michelle James with 42.

Runners-up Dave Smithfield and Carol Gray were five adrift, but one clear of third-placed Jeremy and Karen Hampton.

Knockout queen Weller off to flier

CAVERSHAM HEATH

Jane Weller has started well in her defence of the Anne Bryant Trophy – a county knock-out competition.

The reigning champion sent out a strong message in the first round of this year’s competition when she beat her opponent on the 10th hole!

Caversham men defeated Bradfield 4½-1½ in a friendly, with the pairing of Paul Clemas and Ian Gaff winning 8 and 6. Next up for the men is a home match against Lamborne on June 1.

A mixed match against Castle Royle proved a classy affair with a birdie blitz in the opening game between lady captain Issy Wiggins-Turner and Clive Adamson and the Castle Royal captains. There were nine birdies in this match alone, six on the front nine. Castle Royle won the match 4-2.

John Winstanley, recorded a hole in one playing in the R&A knockout – hitting a majestic 6 iron on the 13th hole. John and his playing partner Greg McDonald won the match against Adrian Ford and Scott Iremonger 2 and 1.

Kathy North, Sheila Evans and Lynne Rumbold represent Caversham ladies in the Interclub Shield at Royal Ascot this week.

On the same day Caversham face Sand Martins away in the second round of the Duncan Trophy. The team will be Jane Weller, Sarla Read, Julie Daniels, Kjersti Cannon and Issy Wiggins-Turner.